Overview
Cantium Business Solutions is hiring a Cyber Security Engineer to strengthen and advance our cyber security posture. This is a role to lead proactive security efforts from day one, with opportunities to drive impactful security strategies.
Base pay and hours
Hours: Full time, 37.5 hours per week
Salary: Up to £60,000 per annum (DOE) – Cantium Business Solutions pay range; actual pay discussed with recruiter.
What you’ll be doing
* Act on security alerts, incidents, and events to reduce risk and ensure timely responses.
* Diagnose and investigate security incidents following agreed procedures.
* Escalate and document unresolved incidents and support recovery efforts.
* Operate within our enterprise-level SOC and collaborate on threat intelligence.
* Utilise tools like Microsoft E5, Sentinel, and Darktrace to monitor and prevent threats.
* Analyse malware and respond to high-priority incidents.
* Support vulnerability management and threat analysis activities.
* Participate in our on-call rotation for cyber incident response.
* Contribute to documentation and certification processes such as Cyber Essentials.
* Engage with cross-functional teams to improve security practices and awareness.
What we’re looking for
* Must have at least 2–5 years’ experience in Cyber Security engineering within a SOC or equivalent function.
* Proficiency with Microsoft Security Suite (including Sentinel) and Darktrace or similar.
* Understanding of cyber threats including malware, ransomware, DDoS, insider threats.
* Strong knowledge of threat modelling, security monitoring, and cloud environments.
* Familiarity with GDPR, data protection, and privacy impact assessments.
* Excellent communication and collaboration skills with a proactive mindset.
* Industry certifications (e.g., CISSP, CEH, CompTIA Security+) are beneficial.
* Ability to work independently and manage changing priorities in a fast-paced setting.
What you’ll get in return
* Salary up to £60,000 per annum (DOE)
* 25 days annual leave, plus your birthday off
* Life assurance cover (4x salary)
* Pension scheme with 6% employer contribution
* Additional benefits including retail and gym discounts, health cash plan and cycle to work scheme
* Volunteer days and access to a comprehensive wellbeing programme
* Tailored learning and development support with real opportunities to progress
Why Cantium/Cantium Business Solutions within CSG
Cantium Business Solutions is part of the Commercial Services Group (CSG), the UK’s largest local authority-owned trading organisation, delivering IT and back-office services to education and public sector customers. We operate with a dynamic culture and a focus on innovation and customer-centred solutions.
Inclusion & Accessibility
We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We encourage applications from suitably qualified people of all backgrounds. We provide reasonable adjustments throughout the application and interview process; please let us know if you require any.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Information Technology
Industries
Business Consulting and Services
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